Summary: The role of Locum Childcare Solicitor involves managing a caseload of care proceedings and pre-proceeding matters for a local authority in the North West on a locum basis for 3 to 6 months, with potential for extension. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and requires attendance at office and court. Candidates from both public and private sectors with relevant childcare experience are encouraged to apply. Flexibility in working hours is available, with both full-time and part-time options considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handing a full caseload of childcare matters, providing advice on all aspects of public law children's matters
- Attending PLO and legal planning meetings
- Drafting documents, including statements and threshold agreements
- Non-accidental injury
- Exclusion orders
- Emergency protection orders
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Childcare Solicitor
- Knowledge of public law children's matters
- Ability to manage a caseload independently
- Strong drafting skills
- Experience attending legal meetings
- Flexibility in working arrangements
Salary (Rate): £60 per hour
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Detailed Description From Employer:
Locum Childcare Solicitor
£50 - £60 per hour, depending on experience
Hybrid Working
Full time
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a capable Childcare Solicitor to join a well-respected local authority based in the North West on a locum basis for 3 - 6 months, with a likelihood for extension.
As Childcare Solicitor you will be confident in carrying your own caseload of care proceedings, as well as pre-proceeding matters. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Handing a full caseload of childcare matters, providing advice on all aspects of public law children's matters
- Attending PLO and legal planning meetings
- Drafting documents, including statements and threshold agreements
- Non-accidental injury
- Exclusion orders
- Emergency protection orders
Office and court attendance is mandatory, but those offering flexibility around attendance will be considered.
The role can offer flexible working arrangements, and although full-time availability is desirable, candidates offering part-time availability may also be considered.
Our client is open to considering applications from candidates from both public and private sector backgrounds if relevant public childcare experience is demonstrated.
We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Ciara D'Arcy in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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